Journal of cardiovascular medicine
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J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) · May 2012
Edema index established by a segmental multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis provides prognostic value in acute heart failure.
A segmental multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (SMBIA) is a noninvasive and reproducible modality for estimating the fluid state. The aim of this study was to test whether the SMBIA-derived edema index provides prognostic value in patients hospitalized due to acute heart failure (AHF). ⋯ Edema index provides 6-month prognostic values in patients hospitalized due to AHF. Reducing the edema index in high-risk patients results in better outcomes.